Job details:Post: Value Chain Project Manager: Kampala with travels mainly within Uganda (30-50%)DCA is looking for a suitable professional to fill the position of value Chain Project Manager.The
Value Chain Project Manager (PM) will be overseeing a new 5 year
project implemented together with Ugandan and Danish Companies, and
funded by Danida Market Development Partnerships. The
project has two objectives: 1) to improve livelihoods through decent
employment for refugees and host communities, especially women and
unemployed youth, creating jobs in the fresh fruit value chain; and 2)
to boost local market development through efﬁcient and responsible
supply chains for organically certiﬁed fresh fruits to ready to—sell
export markets, including in Denmark, through a sustainable out-grower
model. DCA's Uganda Programme:

DanChurchAid
(DCA) is an international NGO and has supported development and
humanitarian programmes in Uganda for almost 40 years. DCA works in
partnership with local partners as well as undertakes direct
implementation. DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance. Our key thematic
areas and competencies in Uganda are livelihoods and food security,
humanitarian response, and civil society development. A gender inclusive
rights-based approach is mainstreamed throughout all DCA projects as
well as within the organization. For further information on DCA, please
visit: www.danchurchaid.org Main tasks and responsibilities of the Value Chain Project Manager will be: Under the direction and daily task management of the Head of Programmes (HoP) the Value Chain Project Manager will:

Practical experience in working with small and medium sized companies and private sector

Knowledge of and application of UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Experience of digital ﬁnancial solutions and using mobile technology is an advantage

Experience working with Danish companies and managing Danida grants is an AdvantageAdditional informationDuration
of the position: The position is a 5-year contract. Terms and
conditions are according to the Staff Manual for DCA Great Lakes
Regional Office.

Job application procedureInterested candidates should address their applications to the Country Director, DanChurchAid DCA
offers a salary package (salary, insurance, and pension) in accordance
to experience and DCA Uganda HR Manual. Deadline for submitting the
updated Cv and motivation letter is 26th February 2018. Applications to
be submitted to: https://www.danchurchaid.org/join-us/jobs/national-vacancies/value-chain-project-managerDCA
is an equal opportunity employer and all interested and qualiﬁed
candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, race, gender,
marital status and religious, political or ethnic afﬁliation. While
we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for
interviews will be contacted Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic
disqualiﬁcation.

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